Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is an economic region in Arlington, Virginia and has about 5,360,000 residents.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Arlington National Cemetery and National Mall.

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery is in Arlington, Virginia. Just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., adjacent to the Pentagon, this national military cemetery includes John F.

The National Mall, a national park, is a famous 2-mile-long tree-lined, pedestrian-friendly boulevard in Washington, D.C. stretching from the Capitol Building in the east to the Lincoln Memorial and Potomac River on the west.

Pentagon

Military installation

Photo: David B. Gleason, CC BY-SA 2.0.

The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The building was constructed on an accelerated schedule during World War II.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Washington, D.C. and Waterfront.

Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C, the capital of the United States of America and the seat of its three branches of government, has an unparalleled collection of free, public museums, and the lion's share of the nation's most treasured monuments and memorials.

Waterfront

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The Waterfront is just south of the National Mall. In addition to beautiful views of the Washington Channel, which separates the parkland on Hains Point with the land contiguous with the National Mall, this neighborhood includes great seafood, restaurants, bars, sports stadiums, entertainment options and boat excursions.

Rosslyn–Ballston Corridor

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The Rosslyn-Ballston corridor is the most densely populated area of Arlington, Virginia.

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

Type: Economic region with 5,360,000 residents
Location: Arlington, Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude

38.8574° or 38° 51′ 27″ north

Longitude

-77.0622° or 77° 3′ 44″ west

Population

5,360,000

Elevation

69 feet (21 metres)

Open location code

87C4VW4Q+W4

GeoNames ID

6955110

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Virginia Highlands and Addison Heights.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Aurora Hills Library and Arlington Historical Museum.

Arlington: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Arlington National Cemetery, Crystal City, Rosslyn–Ballston Corridor, and Southwest Arlington.

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